In a landmark development, the Vatican has announced the appointment of the first Chinese bishop under Pope Leo XIV, signaling continuity in the Holy See’s controversial agreement with Beijing on episcopal appointments. Joseph Lin Yuntuan has been named the Auxiliary Bishop of Fuzhou, the capital city of Fujian Province in southeastern China. The nomination was…
In a surprise move, President Bola Tinubu has cancelled his scheduled nationwide broadcast for Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary, opting instead to address the nation directly from the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12. In a statement released on Wednesday, Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information and Public Relations, explained that the cancellation was due…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly extended an open invitation to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the party will gladly welcome him if he decides to defect. The President made the statement on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Arterial Road N16…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has firmly denied reports suggesting an extension of the recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, clarified that the official deadline remains June 3, 2025, as earlier announced…
Tension has risen in Edo State following a peaceful protest staged in Benin City by elders and physically challenged persons from the Ukhomunyo clan in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area. The protesters voiced strong opposition to the selection and planned installation of Michael Sado as the new Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, following the recent Okpella’s…
The World Bank has downgraded its 2025 global economic growth forecast, citing rising trade tensions and increasing global economic uncertainty fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report released on Tuesday, the World Bank cut its global GDP growth projection from 2.7% (January estimate) to 2.3%, marking one…
For many Nigerian passport holders, international travel can be a challenge due to strict visa requirements, lengthy application processes, and financial demands. Factors such as visa type, travel history, purpose of travel, and current immigration policies all influence the ease of visa approval. However, there are still countries where obtaining a visa—or gaining entry without…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, in honor of Nigeria’s current president. This announcement was made during the inauguration of the newly rehabilitated facility in Abuja on Tuesday. The renaming, according to Wike, recognizes…
The Nigerian Senate is considering a major legislative proposal that could relocate the venue of future presidential inaugurations from Eagle Square to the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. In addition, the Senate is pushing to institutionalize an annual presidential address on June 12, in recognition of the day’s deep historical and democratic significance. The Senate…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has expressed deep concern over the source of the massive flooding that recently devastated Mokwa Local Government Area, leading to the tragic loss of nearly 200 lives. Speaking on Tuesday during a condolence visit by Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, Bago stated that the state was overwhelmed and unsure…
